Materials Science

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The objectives of the course are to achieve a deep understanding of materials science concepts and develop advanced problem-solving skills. The main topics covered are atomic structure and bonding, crystal and amorphous structure in materials, solidification and crystalline imperfections, thermally activated processes and diffusion in solids, mechanical properties of metals, phase diagrams, engineering alloys, polymeric materials, ceramics, composite materials, corrosion, electrical properties of materials and semiconductors, optical properties and superconductive materials, magnetic properties and biomaterials. The strength of the course is in its balanced presentation of concepts of science of materials (basic knowledge) and engineering of materials (applied knowledge). Three hours of lecture.